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From "Charming" to "Functional" using Shelves - Condo Transformation Part 8

When you are making home improvements to a home built in 1880 you come across some interesting features.  For instance, closets.  Closets back then were not very deep, not deep enough to hang coats on hangers like we do today. 

The closets in our project condo have hooks running across the back wall and are not very functional or practical. 

This closet in the Master bedroom was not deep enough to hang clothes.  Adding shelves made this closet more functional, giving us much needed storage space.

Inside of closet                 Closet with Shelves 

A similar closet in the living room was also made more functional by adding shelves.  A perfect place to store DVD's since it is right next to the tv.

Living room closet

 

 

 

dining room bookcase

 

In case you are wondering, we got the wood shelving from the bookcase that was originally in the dining room.

The bookcase was removed in order to cut through the wall and create a breakfast bar.

 

There is no other place in the condo to use this piece, so we used it's pieces.

 

 

This condo is really a blend of past and present.  It has charm and character and will make a very happy home!

 

 

Original "Before" photos of entire condo

Part 2  Dog Hair in the Microwave

Part 3  A New Door and More Paint

Part 4  Kitchen Tile, Nasty Carpet, Nana's Dresser

Part 5  Nana's Dresser Goes Heavy Metal

Part 6  What a Difference a Light Makes

Part 7  You Don't Always Get it Right The First Time 

 

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Comments

OMG....I almost missed part 7!  I'm loving this.  You're doing a great job.  So fast too.....do you ever sleep??   :-)
Posted by Designs For You; Sandy Ridgway (Designs For You) over 2 years ago

Sandy  You are funny!  I'm so glad you didn't miss 7 and 8 and you are still with me!  It does seem to be moving along fast.  When we first walked into the place, it was such a mess, I thought it would take longer to fix up.  My husband went over last night and installed the kitchen floor.  I will have pictures tomorrow.

Thanks again for your support!

Posted by Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager (Sharon Tara Transformations) over 2 years ago
Storage can often be an issue in older houses. Great, creative, no cost solution!
Posted by Linda Sticklin (Home Staging & Organizing) over 2 years ago

Linda  Thank you!  There is such character in older homes, it is sometimes worth the sacrifice of storage space.

Posted by Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager (Sharon Tara Transformations) over 2 years ago
I have a closet like that, no room for hangers - great series. This will be fun to look back on in a few years.
Posted by Jason Todd (Compelling Media + Design) over 2 years ago
Jason  If you can't hang you might as well fold.  The shelves are holding a lot of clothes and are working out great!  You just have to make the best of what you have.  Thanks for the comment.
Posted by Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager (Sharon Tara Transformations) over 2 years ago

You guys did a fabalous job I love the colors and the new fixtures, I am looking forward to seeing it.  You did a lot of work and it shows in all the after picutures what a beautiful transformation. 

Posted by Rita Harrington over 2 years ago
Rita  I see you found your way to the blog!  Next time you are in town I will take you over to see it in person!  Thanks for the great comment!!
Posted by Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager (Sharon Tara Transformations) over 2 years ago
Ahhh, very clever indeed, and I just told a homeowner to store his bookshelfs...oops!
Posted by Cindy Bryant Home Staging & Home Stager Houston~Redesign Etc.~RESA-PRO~RVP RESA (Redesign Etc. Home Staging) over 2 years ago
Cindy   Just another way to recycle and reuse!  We were lucky that the shelves were the exact size we needed.  Thanks for the comment.
Posted by Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager (Sharon Tara Transformations) over 2 years ago

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